Dr. Sara Mackenzie

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sara Mackenzie is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Memorial University of Newfoundland. She holds a B.A. from York University and both an M.A. and a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto. Her research interests focus on phonological representations and the interplay between phonetics and phonology. Notably, she explores harmony systems, phonology-morphology interfaces, and the application of Optimality Theory in theoretical frameworks. Her scholarly contributions include significant publications on vowel harmony; analyses of phonological phenomena across various languages; and experimental studies on articulation and acoustics in Newfoundland English.

Research Interests

Phonological Representations Harmony Systems Phonetics-Phonology Interfaces

Courses

LING 1100 - Introduction To Linguistics LING 1104 - Introduction To Linguistic Analysis: Phonology LING 3104 - Phonetics LING 3201 - Phonological Theory LING 3500 - Historical Linguistics LING 4201 - Advanced Phonology LING 4204 - Selected Topics In Phonology LING 4700 - Experimental Phonetics LING 7000 - Seminar In Research Methods LING 7001 - Analytic Issues In Linguistics

Requirements for Memorial University of Newfoundland

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.75
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:550
Overall
Required:550
GRE General
Verbal
Required:151
Quantitative
Required:151
Overall
Required:151
Prerequisites
Four-year bachelor's degree Minimum two years of relevant full-time work experience
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two letters of reference
  • CV/Resume
  • GMAT or GRE score
  • Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Business Administration (MBA program)